B.Ed
Program Overview
The Bachelor in Education programs at Al Ghazali University distinctively aims to nurture scholars capable of undertaking leadership roles in academia amid the AI revolution. It further envisions a significant transformative innovation in the existing education system and a revival of the true spirit of disruptive innovation that education is meant to bring about, and that originates from/dates back to the Seerah’s times.
The curriculum and pedagogy are designed specifically to:
✓ Nurture the ideal attributes and traits of a Muslim education and learner; and infuse the learning spirit needed to realize the full potential of our nation.
✓ Revive the Prophet Muhammad’s (P.B.U.H.) immersive approach to teaching and learning
✓ Develop educators who can leverage Generative AI to enhance teaching and learning
✓ Provide educators with relevant research and teaching aids and resources so they may improve their students’ academic performance.
Details of the three programs offered are as follows:
1. Bachelor in Education (B. Ed) is a rigorous four-year (8 semesters) degree program comprising 144 credit hours. Students must successfully complete 46 courses, a 3-credit-hour experiential project, and a 3-credit-hour internship. The program must be completed within a maximum duration of six years.
2. B. Ed (HONORS) 2.5 Year
Credit Hours: 90
3. B. Ed (HONORS) 1.5 Year
Credit Hours: 54
Program Key Highlights:
• Integrated curriculum combining academic excellence with Islamic values.
• Inspired by the Seerah’s immersive teaching and learning approach.
• Training educators to leverage AI and emerging technologies.
• Focus on leadership development and ethical teaching practices.
• Comprehensive support with modern teaching resources and research opportunities.
• Emphasis on lifelong learning and personal growth.
• Promotes community service and social responsibility.
• Prepares educators to address global challenges with cultural relevance.
• Dedicated to nurturing well-rounded and compassionate educators.
Program Structure:
The BS Education program spans eight semesters with a mix of general education, major-required, and interdisciplinary courses. Students will also complete an internship and a capstone project to enhance their practical and research skills.
• Total Credit Hours: 144
• Capstone Project: 6 credit hours
| Category | No. of Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses | 7 | 21 |
| Professional Courses | 17 | 51 |
| Foundation Courses | 8 | 24 |
| Content Courses | 9 | 26 |
| Interdisciplinary Courses | 3 | 9 |
| Teaching Practice | 14 | |
| Total | 144 |
Program Timeline
The minimum and maximum time allowed for the completion of BS IF at AGU is 4 years (equivalent to 8 regular semesters) and 6 years (equivalent to 12 regular semesters), respectively.
Semester-wise Breakup
Semester I
| Course Code | Title | Category | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEC-1.1 | Introduction to Arts and Humanities | GEC 1 | 2 |
| GEC-1.2 | Functional English (Compulsory) | GEC 2 | 3 |
| BSE-101 | Educational Psychology (Foundation) | IDC 1 | 3 |
| IDC-A1 | Communication Skills (Compulsory) | IDC 2 | 3 |
| BSE-102 | Development of Education in Pakistan | MRC 1 | 3 |
| BSE-103 | Islamic Studies (Compulsory) | MRC 2 | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Title | Course Type | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEC-1.3 | General Sciences (Content) | GEC-3 | 3 |
| GEC-1.4 | General Methods of Teaching (Foundation) | GEC-4 | 2 |
| GEC-1.5 | Mathematics-I | GEC-5 | 3 |
| GEC-1.6 | Instructional & Communication Technology (ICT) in Education (Professional) | IDC-3 | 3 |
| BSE-104 | Foundations of Education (Foundation) | IDC-4 | 3 |
| BSE-105 | Computer Literacy (Compulsory) | MRC-3 | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester III
| Course Code | Title | Course Type | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSE-206 | Teaching Methods of Prophet (PBUH) I (Professional) | IDC-5 | 3 |
| BSE-207 | Curriculum Development for Gen Alpha (Foundation) | MRC-4 | 3 |
| BSE-208 | English-III (Technical Writing & Presentation Skills) (Compulsory) | MRC-5 | 3 |
| BSE-209 | Generative AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning (Professional) | MRC-6 | 3 |
| GEC-2.7 | Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) | MRC-7 | 2 |
| GEC-2.8 | School, Community and Teacher (Foundation) | MRC-8 | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
Semester IV
| Course Code | Title | Course Type | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDC-A2 | Philosophy | GEC 8 | 3 |
| BSE- 210 | Contemporary Trends and Issues in Education (Professional) | GEC 9 | 3 |
| 3 | Inclusive Education (Content) | GEC 10 | 3 |
| BSE-211 | Educational Leadership and Management (Content) | MRC 6 | 3 |
| GEC-2.9 | Holistic Methods of Teaching and Learning (Professional) | MRC 7 | 3 |
| GEC-2.9 | Teaching of Urdu/Regional Languages (Professional) | MRC-8 | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester V
| Course Code | Title | Course Type | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDC-A3 | Introduction to Economics | GEC 11 | 3 |
| IDC-A4 | Understanding Quran | IDC 6 | 3 |
| BSE-312 | Introduction to Guidance and Counseling (Professional) | MRC 9 | 3 |
| BSE-313 | Developing Digital Content (Professional) | MRC 19 | 3 |
| BSE-314 | Teaching Learning Strategies and Reflective Child Development (Foundation) | MRC 11 | 3 |
| BSE-315 | Child Development (Foundation) | MRC 12 | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Semester VI
| Course Code | Title | Course Code | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEC 12 | Classroom Assessment (Foundation) | GEC 12 | 3 |
| BSE-317 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | IDC 7 | 3 |
| BSE-318 | School Management (Professional) | MRC 13 | 3 |
| BSE-319 | Methods of Teaching Islamic Studies (Professional) | MRC 14 | 3 |
| BSE-320 | Integrating Technology into Teaching (Foundation) II | IDC 8 | 2 |
| BSE-321 | Arabic I in lieu of Urdu/Regional Languages (Content) | MRC 15 | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester VII
| Course Code | Title | Course Type | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSE-421 | Teaching Methods of Prophet (PBUH) II (Professional) | MRC 16 | 3 |
| BSE-422 | Pedagogy of Mathematics (Professional) | MRC 17 | 3 |
| BSE-423 | Educational Research (Professional) | IDC 9 | 3 |
| BSE-424 | Managing Classes (Professional) | MRC | 3 |
| BSE-425 | Methods of Teaching Maths (Professional) | IDC 10 | 3 |
| Comparative Education (Professional) | MRC 19 | 3 | |
| Total | 18 |
Semester VIII
| Course Code | Title | Course Type | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSE-426 | Teaching Practice | MRC 20 | 15 |
| Critical Thinking (Content) | MRC 21 | 2 | |
| BSE-427 | Supervised School Experience / Observations (Content) | MRC 22 | 2 |
| BSE-428 | Research II | IDC 11 | 2 |
| Total | 21 |